Harrey is a name of English origin, derived from the Old French 'Herri', which was itself a derivative of the German 'Heribert'. This name means 'army ruler' or 'bright as armor'. It gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and has been used consistently since then. The name Harrey is often associated with the historical figure Henry II, who was King of England from 1154 to 1189.
The name Harrey experienced fluctuations in popularity between 1915 and 1927, with notable spikes in the years 1915 (6 births) and 1926 (8 births). However, it also had periods of decreased usage such as in 1919 (5 births) and 1927 (5 births). Overall, during this period, there were a total of 24 births with the name Harrey.